Investment trends – margin lending

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RBA figures show the total margin lending industry has shrunk from a high of $42bn five years ago to $12.7bn in September 2012. Against this backdrop the eighth annual Investment... Read more continue reading

Workin’ 9 to 5: what a way to be unhealthy this festive season?

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With the Christmas party season in full swing, Australian adults will no doubt be looking forward to indulging in a few well-earned festive treats. However, for those of us attempting... Read more continue reading

Dining out more important than protecting lifestyle

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Australians would prefer to spend extra income dining out rather than taking out or upgrading life insurance to protect their lifestyle and financial commitments, according to a nationwide poll conducted... Read more continue reading

Women on top when it comes to planning for the future

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Women may feel less comfortable with money than men, but in reality they are more in control of their financial futures than their male counterparts.  This is one of the... Read more continue reading

Dire level of savings nothing to give thanks about

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Thanksgiving may not be a national celebration in Australia, but an exploration of US and Australian attitudes towards savings and debt shows that, when it comes to planning for our... Read more continue reading

Male and female satisfaction with financial advisers diverges

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Client satisfaction with their financial adviser has declined over the last six months, largely driven by falling satisfaction among male clients, according to the latest Lifeplan ICFS Financial Advice Satisfaction... Read more continue reading

No seriously, it’s not you–it’s me!

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Welcome to the latest CPD article from Ray Griffin in which he explores what for some is the most difficult thing to do in professional practice – to ‘let a... Read more continue reading

Top marks go to Gen Y for financial know-how

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Generation Y – financially reckless or astute? According to a recent survey commissioned by RaboDirect, this generation’s financial know-how is often better than that of Gen X and even of... Read more continue reading

Smart Austalians income and wealth report

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This AMP.NATSEM report looks at how educated and innovative Australians are, how this has changed over time and how we compare to other countries around the world. The report explores how Australians... Read more continue reading

Smart Australians Report

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Australians with postgraduate degrees will earn almost double, or $3.2 million, over their working lives compared to people with Year 11 or less qualification, who can expect to earn only... Read more continue reading